Monmouth Hawks vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Looking to win big? The Hawks and Lumberjacks face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with Stephen F. Austin being favored by -7.5 over Monmouth.
MONMOUTH HAWKS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +7.5
This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
- Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Monmouth at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Hawks Have What it Takes in Nacogdoches?
Monmouth’s season continued with a 72-62 road loss to Youngstown State on Thursday. The Hawks entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.
Monmouth led 38-29 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 24 points while allowing 43.
Monmouth’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed only 10 assists.
Jaret Valencia led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points. The Hawks grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and hit 72.2% of their free throws.
Monmouth’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Monmouth’s opponents went 8/27, shooting 29%. The Hawks also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 shots, a 66% success rate. Monmouth gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Lumberjacks?
Stephen F. Austin’s season took a hit with a 58-55 home loss to Presbyterian on Thursday, November 21st. The Lumberjacks, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 30-22 at halftime, SFA struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.
Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 23.5% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-17 from beyond the arc.
Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 40.9% of their attempts, making 9 of 22. Jonah Pierce led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. The Lumberjacks managed only 9 assists as a team.
Stephen F. Austin’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 38% shooting. They gave up 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.
The Lumberjacks were especially effective at defending the three, where they limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, just 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, but they only converted 9 of those, shooting 40%.